Target · 4 days ago
Product Designer - Furniture
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$71K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expTarget is a company dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life through its values and culture. They are seeking a Product Designer specializing in furniture who will lead product design and development, ensuring alignment with brand strategies and market trends.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Drive and lead product research, concepting, and line development for furniture and lighting
Translate guest insights, trend direction, and business strategies into differentiated product solutions
Create compelling design concepts through 3D modeling, rendering, hand sketching, rapid iterative ideation, and AI-assisted visualization
Develop and refine designs with attention to scale, proportion, ergonomics, form language, materials, finishes, and manufacturing constraints
Partner with sourcing and technical design to ensure design intent is maintained through all development stages
Serve as a category expert in furniture, lighting, materials, finishes, construction techniques, and global manufacturing processes
Identify and forecast emerging category, brand, or guest segment trends
Shop global and domestic markets to research trends, competitive sets, and new design directions
Travel to vendor partners and factories for development, sampling, and execution alignment
Drive brand cohesion by partnering across the Home Design organization to ensure continuity and consistency
Collaborate closely with technical design, sourcing, engineering, and merchant teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues
Communicate clearly and proactively with internal and external partners throughout the design and development lifecycle
Mentor Associate Designers and Designers, supporting their growth and fostering a collaborative team environment
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or related field—or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in furniture, lighting, or related 3D physical product categories
Advanced skills in 3D modeling and rendering tools (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, Blender, or similar)
Strong rapid sketching and visualization skills, including ability to use AI tools for fast iterative concepting
Deep understanding of materials, finishes, furniture/lighting construction, and large-scale product manufacturing
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply market research and trend insights
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also succeeding in highly collaborative environments
Ability to deliver creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions aligned to business needs
Robust knowledge of end-to-end product development processes
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-01Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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